Mike Ciucci - Articles

Putting Your Best Face Forward: Keeping Your Realtor Image Professional

Many professional people in a variety of different vocations use online networking sites that are open to the public as their business presence online and a private account that is closed to everyone but their family and close friends as their personal account where they can express themselves freely. Read

By: Mike Ciucci | 18/11/2009 | Internet Marketing

Moving Your Cat to Your New Home

While the moving in is taking place, keep your cats in this one room so that they aren’t disturbed any more than necessary; once you’re done moving for the day, take some time to hang out and socialise with them in their new room so that they don’t feel abandoned. Read

By: Mike Ciucci | 18/11/2009 | Moving & Relocating

Getting Ready to Sell Your Home: Roof Maintenance & Cleaning

Moss is a plant that also requires regular moisture and its structure also makes it ideal for growing on shady areas on your roof. The difference between having algae growing on your roof and moss is mostly that algae will stain your roof black while moss can actually damage your roof. Read

By: Mike Ciucci | 17/11/2009 | DIY

Play Sets Can Sell Your Home

Homebuyers who have young children are often on the lookout for a complete family setting – a great house that comes with a spacious back yard and plenty of fun things to keep their kids busy. Homes that offer not only space for children to play, but a ready-made playground will likely increase the chances of an offer being made to purchase. Read

By: Mike Ciucci | 29/10/2009 | Landscaping

Add Flair to Your Home with Floor Tiles

As with most tiles, design options are unlimited. Colors range from monochrome to imitation wood or faux natural stone, which will fool even the most observant guest. Decorative glass mosaic creations on tile will add heightened style to any home. Read

By: Mike Ciucci | 29/10/2009 | Remodeling

Living the Good Life in Charleston, SC

Also contributing to Charleston's real estate recovery is the growing interest from the baby boomer population. With the multitude of golf courses, tennis courts and water sports to keep calendars booked for months on end, this city is a natural choice for active retirees. Read

By: Mike Ciucci | 23/10/2009 | Real Estate

Indulging in Home Spa Delights

The bath – which is available in drop-in and freestanding versions – also features an inverted V backrest and integrated headrest to ensure a perfect neck and spine massage. It’s oval shape provides ample space for the upper body and shoulders without compromising the comfort of the legs or feet. Its three-level footrest ensures absolute comfort and full-body immersion – no matter the bather’s height. Read

By: Mike Ciucci | 30/09/2009 | Bath Showers

Paint Trends to Make Your Room Pop

Soft, sophisticated colors are prevalent across this year's color spectrum, according to color experts. Like the healing greens, the paint palette of the coming year is dominated by “easy-to-live-with,” understated organic tones, including skin-like neutral pinks with warm coffee overtones that will replace formerly popular deep and saturated shades of red. Read

By: Mike Ciucci | 30/09/2009 | Interior Design

A Green Driveway Adds Plenty of Curb Appeal

Designed to withstand the weight of cars and heavy foot traffic, a green driveway, or path, uses molded, honeycomb-style pavers, with grass growing in the holes. Most grids are made with 100 % recycled plastic materials, acquired from the production of the grids themselves. Read

By: Mike Ciucci | 24/09/2009 | Landscaping

Winter-Proofing Your Home

Unless your house is quite new, it may well have sub-ideal levels of insulation keeping the cold out and expensive heat in. If your hot water tank is older, you will want to add an insulating wrap to it as well, though don't bother if when you touch the tank it feels room temperature. New hot water tanks have a lot of insulation in them and a wrap will not add any benefit. Read

By: Mike Ciucci | 09/09/2009 | DIY